Author name: Maureen Mahoney Hill, CFRE

This year marks a milestone most donors, and more than a few fundraisers, probably missed: the 20th anniversary of the Pension Protection Act (PPA) of 2006. Signed into law on August 17, 2006, the PPA was written to shore up corporate pension funding and reform retirement savings accounts like 401(k)s. But tucked inside was a

National Make-A-Will Month: One Question Could Unlock Your Organization’s Biggest Gifts Why is National Make-A-Will Month important for nonprofits? It’s an ideal time to encourage donors to create or update their estate plans and consider including a charitable gift in their will. As bequest giving reaches record levels, one simple conversation could lead to your

New tax law changes and nonprofits are increasingly connected as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is expected to reshape charitable giving patterns in 2026. The legislation is projected to reduce total annual charitable donations by a small but measurable amount, primarily affecting high-income donors and corporate giving while potentially increasing participation from small-dollar

Before you launch a capital campaign, restructure your development office, or implement a new planned giving program, there is an important question worth pausing to answer: How strong is your fundraising foundation right now? Conducting a development audit for nonprofits, sometimes called a fundraising assessment, can help organizations answer that question with clarity.

When I launched Advancement Advisors ten years ago, our focus was simple: build nonprofit fundraising partnerships grounded in experience, trust, and results. A decade later, after working with more than 120 organizations, that focus has not changed. What has grown is our understanding of what truly sustains effective partnerships and creates lasting impact in the

“Topsy-turvy” aptly describes fundraising today, and the trends we’re seeing as we move into 2026. Advancement Advisors has been analyzing the latest data and strategies to help nonprofit leaders navigate these shifts. In this blog, we explore the fundraising trends of 2026 that matter most, how they affect donor behavior, and how you can respond

Fundraising continues to evolve, and as 2026 approaches, nonprofit leaders and development professionals are preparing for a year shaped by uncertainty, change, and opportunity. Economic pressures, shifting donor expectations, political dynamics, and rapid advances in technology are all influencing how organizations connect with supporters and sustain their missions.